'"Everything is great here," he said. "We were here for the World Juniors, played in the full arena and it's pretty awesome here. I loved it here."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin’s message: ‘I’m a player that wants to win. I hate to lose’
Archives for June 2, 2018
From Frolunda to 'Fortnite:' Rasmus Dahlin will snipe you
'I don't know what to expect, actually. I will see it all soon. The only thing I can say is I'm so excited and want the season to start. I don't know how it's going to feel, moving to another country. Everything is new except the hockey, but I'll be around hockey. I'm more excited than nervous, actually.' … [Read more...] about From Frolunda to ‘Fortnite:’ Rasmus Dahlin will snipe you
Mike Harrington: Dahlin gives Sabres an international spotlight
'Sabres games next season will suddenly become appointment viewing -- on both sides of the ocean. You have to believe it's a virtual certainty they will be invited to play regular season games in Sweden sooner rather than later, much like Ottawa and Colorado staged a pair last November in Stockholm.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Dahlin gives Sabres an international spotlight
Combine Notebook: Sabres relinquish rights to trio of '16 draftees
'The '16 draft was Murray's third as general manager. He was fired in April, 2017, and replaced the following month by Jason Botterill.' … [Read more...] about Combine Notebook: Sabres relinquish rights to trio of ’16 draftees
Sabres' future defenseman Rasmus Dahlin shows his mettle in place of medal controversy
'“Nothing is done, I’ll have to wait and see what’s next in the draft coming up, but yes, if I’m coming here, I’d love to be here,’’ said Dahlin, a nice kid who is OK with being the No. 1 overall pick but not OK with jinxing himself or sounding arrogant.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ future defenseman Rasmus Dahlin shows his mettle in place of medal controversy
Rasmus Dahlin embraces spotlight, won’t acknowledge future with Sabres
'“I’ve learned not to think about it and just to focus on what I can do every day, just eat, sleep,” he said. “(There’s) so many other things to think about.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin embraces spotlight, won’t acknowledge future with Sabres
Rasmus Dahlin says he's ready to play in NHL
'He noted his interview with Buffalo didn’t differ a whole lot from the other teams that opted to meet with Dahlin, even though they know he isn’t going to be available. Coach Phil Housley wasn’t in the interview the Sabres did with him.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin says he’s ready to play in NHL
Rasmus Dahlin may soon call Buffalo home as NHL's top pick
'Although it's a foregone conclusion the Sabres will make him the first Swedish player to be taken with the top pick in the NHL draft since the Quebec Nordiques drafted Mats Sundin in 1989, Dahlin said he is not taking anything for granted and is soaking in the atmosphere of it all.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin may soon call Buffalo home as NHL’s top pick
Top NHL draft prospect Dahlin draws a big crowd in Buffalo
'“If that happens, I would be so glad and proud,” Dahlin said, his eyes growing bigger at the mention of Sundin, who was selected No. 1 by the Quebec Nordiques in 1989.' … [Read more...] about Top NHL draft prospect Dahlin draws a big crowd in Buffalo
Rasmus Dahlin said he likes Buffalo
'After the Sabres interview, Botterill took him on a tour of the arena and the Sabres room. Dahlin said, “Everything is great here, at the World Juniors too. I played at the arena and it’s pretty awesome here, I love it here.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin said he likes Buffalo
The Sabres choose not to sign three prospects
'Third round pick Casey Fitzgerald (Boston College), fourth round pick Brett Murray (Penn St.) and fifth round pick Philip Nyberg (UConn) don’t have to be signed by Friday’s deadline because they are playing college hockey.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres choose not to sign three prospects
While not looking ahead, Rasmus Dahlin admits he would love to play in Buffalo
'Dahlin danced around questions and carefully worded his responses, knowing it's not a guarantee that he'll be the first player selected. But when asked about his interview with the Sabres, Dahlin cracked a smile.' … [Read more...] about While not looking ahead, Rasmus Dahlin admits he would love to play in Buffalo
Dahlin on Buffalo: 'I would love to be here'
'"If I'm coming here, I would love to be here," Dahlin said. "I hear they have great fans and everyone loves hockey here. It seems like Buffalo is a great city."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin on Buffalo: ‘I would love to be here’
Sabres make contract decisions on 3 prospects from 2016 NHL Draft
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has relinquished the rights to forward Brandon Hagel (2016, fourth round) and defensemen Vojtech Budik (2016, fifth round) and Austin Osmanski (2016, seventh round).' … [Read more...] about Sabres make contract decisions on 3 prospects from 2016 NHL Draft